Winthrop Highands. Young women sitting on front porch step
c.1895
Winthrop Highlands: Picture taken at a party at the home of Calista Fales living on Grovers Avenue. Probable date, 1895. Identification Velma Webber, Jennie Snodgrass, Claudia Liddy, Elsie Garrset, Elizabeth Andrews, Hilda Hedley, Lillian Wilson, Edith Tyler, Calista Fales.
Memorial Day Parade passing into Winthrop Cemetery
c.1895
Memorial Day Parade about 1890. Note: A second description is written on a small white envelope containing the negative and states, Winthrop about 1895, Memorial Day Parade passing into Winthrop Cemetery. File No. 1-16. Whorf Collection
Winthrop Highlands Railroad Station. Narrow Gauge trains ran at the foot of the "Step Bridge" works owned by the Gauge Audreur of Newton Mass. House in distance owned by "Bell".
Point Shirley. View of the Revere Copper Works looking in from the pier in showing the tracks for the hopper cars. Taken in 1860-1885 era. This is a broken glass plate (two pieces) Harry Whorf made in from an old photo. (See envelope No. 16).
Winthrop's first railroad, 1877 to 1888. Boston-Winthrop and Shore (or also called) Boston-Winthrop and Point Shirley, also called the Peanut Train. When completed in 1884 it ran from "Winthrop Junction"-(Orient Heights) to Point Shirley on the outside of Cottage Hill. This photo taken about 1880 on the outside of Cottage Hil
Horse-Car Railroad on Revere Street in front of the barn. Source of the plate not known. File No. 2-11 B (Note 2 photos are labeled 2-11 in Library files].
Grammer School Class at Pauline St. School - about 1885
c.1885
Grammer School Class at Pauline St. School - about 1885. Sadie Lee is second from the top in the top row. Harry Whorf is second from the left in the middle row.
Revere Copper Works was in operation from 1844 to 1869 by Joseph Warren Revere, the son of Paul Revere. At its peak during the Civil War. Copper ore came from Chile.
Taken from top of Harry Whorf's house looking east
c.1880
Taken from top of Harry Whorf's house looking east. 1. Pleasant St. in front of house, 2. 1st street on right is Belview Ave., 3rd street on right is Cottage Park Rd. Photo taken about 1880.
Looking southwest from the top of Harry Whorf's house
c.1880
Looking southwest from the top of Harry Whorf's house towards the harbor. 1. Pleasant St. in foreground, 2. Somerset Ave. on the right. Photo taken about 1880.
Unloading supplies at the Revere Copper Works at Point Shirley
1860
Unloading supplies at the Revere Copper Works at Point Shirley in 1860. Governors Island in the left background. The Copper Works were operated from 1844 to 1869 by Joseph Warren Revere, the son of Paul Revere. It ran at its peak during the Civil War. Copper ore came from Chile. George Wyman is in the vest and shirt on the right. He and his son son August Wyman lived in the Tewksbury-Wyman House on Siren St. at that time. The kegs they are handling contained gunpowder which was made at the Powder Works in Acton, Mass. Photo taken in 1860.
Revere Copper Works at Point Shirley, Located near end of Pebble Ave. Note piles of slag just above beach.Copper Works was in operation from 1844 to 1869, run by Joseph Warren Revere, the son of Paul Revere. Work was at its peak during the Civil War. Copper ore came from Chile. Photo taken about 1869.
House at the corner of Pleasant and Buchanan Streets
1875-1880
House at the corner of Pleasant and Buchanan streets. The Howard C. Dunham house is in the far left background on Fremont St. It was built about 1865. Photo taken 1875-1880.
One of the large old houses in Winthrop located on the west side of Fremont St. It was built about 1865 by Horace C. Dunham. The rebuilt house is still there at 71-89 Fremont Street.
Revere Copper Works at Point Shirley located near the end of Pebble Ave.
c.1869
Revere Copper Works at Point Shirley located near the end of Pebble Ave. This was operated by Joseph Warren Revere, son of Paul Revere, from 1744 to 1869. At its peak during the Civil War. Copper ore came from Chile. Photo taken about 1869.
Remains of Revolutionary War fort at Point Shirley
1907
This wreckage was all that remained on the hill at Point Shirley in 1907. Before it was built in the revolutionary days to command Shirley Gut. It was located near the present Siren Street. Photo taken in 1907.
Cottage Park Hotel taken about 1900. Bartlett Road runs along this side of the hotel. The rear part of the hotel facing the street is the old Bartlett House which was built in 1850. This area is located about at the present site of 163 to 181 Bartlett Road. The hotel was owned and operated for many years by Orlando F. Belcher. It was torn down in 1920. Photo taken about 1900.
On the steps of the Metcalf Hospital on Winthrop Street. This group organized the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the town in 1902. The child, is Richard Metcalf, son of Dr. Metcalf. The square is named for him, he was killed in World War I. Dr. Benjamin Hicks Metcalf is seated in the middle of the second row. Harry C. Whorf is seated in the first row holding the pipe. Photo taken in 1902.
Winthrop - 1868. Orient Heights Hill, E. Boston. Powder Horn Hill, Chelsea.
1868
Chelsea Heights & Chelsea from the Highlands Hill. The curving stone wall is on the edge of Revere St. The present Summit Ave. would be on the left center of photo running vertically. The house was built in 1867 by William B. Floyd. In 1880 it was owned by Thomas & Hannah (Sturgis) Floyd. He was probably the son of William Floyd. The house was moved in 1890 to the north side of Almont St. - near Cross St. - when Ft. Banks was built. It exists today (1987) as #62 Almont St. (W.A. Davis). Photo taken in 1868.
See 3-102 The area in this picture is just to the right of that shown in 3-102. Houses are on Winthrop Street, a German Street. Large building in this in the Town Hall. Photo taken about 1870.
Goves Shanty in Winthrop about 1885. It was a club room located at the foot of Grovers Avenue near Sewall and Nahant Avenue. Standing from left to right-Mr. Webber, Mr. Norris, Mr. James A. Gove, the builder and Mr. Peaslee in the window. It existed from 1880 to 1906.
Hermon Street meets Pauline Street. Old Town Hall on right background. Old Firehouse in right foreground. Pauline St. to the right, Hermon St. to the left. Photo taken about 1890. File No. 4-8. Whorf Collection
Taft Hotel Point Shirley was in operation from 1830 to 1889 by O.A. Taft or his son George S. taft. A very famous eating place. Photo taken about 1885. Part of the building was still in existence in the 1950s.
Hotels in Winthrop. Taken about 1885-1890. The Winthrop (top left), The Colonial (top right), Leighton House (center), The New Winthrop (bottom left), The Shirley (bottom right).
Taft Hotel and Restaurant at Point Shirley. Taken about 1885. Was in operation from 1832 to 1889, by O.A. Taft or his son George S. Taft. Famous for its food. Part of this building was still in existence in the 1950s.
Taken from the hill at Point Shirley. Taft hotel is on the right. Shirley Gut crosses the photo (it's low tide and it's hard to see). Deer Island and the prison in the background (note pier on the right of the island, boats took everything to the island). Taken about 1885-1890.
The Tewksbury House located on what is now Somerset Terrace. It was built before 1874. Photo level was taken in 1890. The house was moved and remodeled. t is present #205 Somerset Ave.
The Gibbons Elm and Thornton Station at the foot of Winthrop St. The tree was taken down in 1912. Point Shirley in left background. Photo was taken about 1890.
When built in 1896 it was the High School but later was known as the (on left) Wooden Elementary School, and Pauline St. School. Photo taken about 1900.
Pier jutting into the harbor from the present Pico Beach area
1895-1900
Pier jutting into the harbor from the present Pico Beach area. In the background is Snake Island, Point Shirley, and Deer Island. Photo taken betwwen 1895 and 1900.
Point Shirley from Cottage Hill. Taft Inn is in the center of the photo. Deer Island, the prison, and Shirley Gut are on the left. Shirley St. on the right going to the Point.
Home of Benjamin Johnson on Johnson Ave. near the southwest corner of Cottage Park Road. Photo taken about 1897. Johnson Ave. was named for him. Mr. Johnson stands with his wife. Seated on the rail is Mrs. Harry Whorf (Sadie Lee). The other woman was Ms. Marie Jensen, an actress. Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Whorf were sisters. File No. 5-41. Whorf Collection
c.1897
Home of Benjamin Johnson on Johnson Ave. near the southwest corner of Cottage Park Road. Photo taken about 1897. Johnson Ave. was named for him. Mr. Johnson stands with his wife. Seated on the rail is Mrs. Harry Whorf (Sadie Lee). The other woman was Ms. Marie Jensen, an actress. Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Whorf were sisters.
Home of Benjamin Johnson on Johnson Ave. near the southwest corner of Cottage Park Road. Photo taken about 1897. Johnson Ave. was named for him. Mr. Johnson stands with his wife. Seated on the rail is Mrs. Harry Whorf (Sadie Lee). The other woman was Ms. Marie Jensen, an actress. Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Whorf were sisters. File No. 5-41. Whorf Collection
1896
Home of Benjamin Johnson near corner of Johnson Ave. and Cottage Park Rd. Photo takeng in 1896. Barn across the street-is still there in 1897. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson are on the left. Their actress friend Ms. Marie Jensen is on the right. Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Sadie Lee Whorf were sisters.
This is a front view of the Lee family house at 114 Main St. Mrs Lee is on the left, her daughter, Sadie Lee, is on the right.Sadie whould later become Mrs. Harry C. Whorf. The house was town down following WWII and Amelia Ave. put through on the site. Photo taken about 1885.
Looking east from the top of Harry Whorf's house. Pleasant St. is in front. Cottage Park Rd. runs off to the right. Beacon Villa Hotel & Dining Room in left background. Photo taken about 1880.
Cottage Park Hotel golf course in Court Park. Photo taken about 1890. Court Park at the bottom of the Hill. Bridge to East Boston and coal yard behind the golfer. Orient Heights in the left background. Top of the hill on right is the location of the present Loring Road. The man in the pictures are from left, Alan Newton, and center, Johnson Eldredge. The golfer is Alfred Durden.
Ball field at the top of Somerset Ave. hill. Left backgound is the Baptist Church & Pauline St. School. Center background is the Fire Station, Town Hall, and Methodist Church. Photo taken about 1885.
Crystal Cove and first Winthrop Yacht Club (flipped)
Cottage Hill in the background. The first Winthrop Yacht Clubis in the right foreground (it was at the head of Tewksbury St.). Photo taken about 1888. Image is flipped
View from the top of Ingalls Hills (today's Enfield Road). Baptist Church is on the right background. Lincoln St. comes down the hill on the left. Photo taken in 1890.
View to the east from the Whorf family house on Pleasant St. near Somerset Ave. Baptist Church in left background. Pauline St. School in center. Town Hall & Methodist Church in the right backgound. Photo taken about 1885.
Winthrop High Class of 1888 (total 5 girls, one not in photo). (L. to R.) Minnie E. Noble, May F. Magowan, Mr. E.R. Hardin (Principal), Winnie E. Davison, Victoria L. Fullerton. Phot taken June 22, 1888.
Thought to be the ninth hole of the Cottage Park Hotel Golf Club. Photo taken about 1896. The boy file left is Alan Newton. The man putting is Waldo McLaughlin. Men in the white shirts (left) Col. William Vincent (right) Harrison Gray Otis. The third person from the right is William Vincent Jr. The house in the background was the Judge Loring estate-it was near what is now the junction of Circuit Road, Court wrote and Johnson Ave. (The harbor is in the background).
High school students and principal. From left to right: Carrie E. Weston, Winnie E. Davison, E. R. Harding (Principal), Victoria J. Fullerton, Minnie E. Noble, May F. Magowan.
Railroad at the foot of Fairview St. during construction
1887
Railroad at the foot of Fairview St. during construction in 1887. Beachmont is in the background across the march. Harry C. Whorf is the boy in th flatcar - then 13 years old.
First Winthrop Yacht Club-first in 1886 at ft. of Tewksbury St. on Shirley St. In 1890 it move further south to foot of Terrace Ave. In 1903 that building was lost in a fire and present one built in 1904.
Looking across town from near corner of Atlantic St. and Winthrop St. (at right). Summit Ave. hill in background. Johnson's baseball field is behind the carriages to the right. Photo taken between 1885 and 1890.
Cottage Park Hotel golf course. The present Emerson Road would be about on the little hill in the background. Boy on the left in Allan Newton, other boy is Joseph Eldredre, golfer is Alred Durden. Photo taken about 1890.
Looking up Pauline St. about 1888. Railroad crossing in the foreground. Baptist Church and Pauline Street school on left. Town hall and firehouse on right.
View looking down Somerset Ave. towards the center
c.1888
View looking down Somerset Ave. towards the center. Pauline St. on left, Center Station in middle, and Town Hall and Methodist Church on right. Photo taken about 1888. File No. 6-1. Whorf Collection
Taken from a house on Hermon St. looking towards the Ingalls Station area. Railroad runs from left to right. Lincoln St. runs up the hill. Photo taken in about 1890. File No. 6-8. Whorf Collection
View from top of a house on Hermon St. looking down into Ingleside Park
c.1890
View from top of a house on Hermon St. looking down into Ingleside Park. The street on the far left in Waldemar Ave. Other streets in the area were not yet laid out. Photo taken about 1890.
View from top of a house on Hermon St. looking down into Ingleside Park
1895-1900
View from Hermon St. Railroad tracks in the foregound. Lincoln St. on the right. Enfield Road runs up the hill to the left. Brookfield Road runs from left to right. Photo taken about 1895-1900.
View from Hermon St. looking to the west across Ingleside Park
c.1890
View from Hermon St. looking to the west across Ingleside Park. Railroad track runs from left to right in front. Photo taken about 1890. (same as 6-12)
View from Hermon St. looking to the west across Ingleside Park
c.1890
View from Hermon St. looking to the west across Ingleside Park. Railroad track runs from left to right in front. Photo taken about 1890. (same as 6-11)
The "Horribles Parade" of July 4, 1890 marching south on Shirley St.
c.1890
The "Horribles Parade" of July 4, 1890 marching south on Shirley St. near the corner of Tewksbury St. The water on the right is Crystal Cove. It came right up to the street at the time. File No. 6-14. Whorf Collection
View across the marsh from Sunnyside Ave. Pleasant St in the left background. Railroad tracks run across from left to right. Photo taken about 1890. File No. 6-17. Whorf Collection
Tewksbury farm located the present Tewksbury St./Beacon St. area. Looking south Cottage Hill is in the background. Photo probably taken by Harry Whorf's father, Isian, in the 1865/1875 era. There were no houses on Cottage Hill at that time. File No. 6-21. Whorf Collection
Baseball game in Ingleside Park. Photo probably taken in 1907 from the top of the new high school. The Pauline Street School is not in the background having burned in 1906. Today, Winthrop's Indoor Hockey Rink and Junior High School addition occupies the infield. Later with the demise of the Railroad the track bed running parallel to home plate and first base would later become the base of what is now Walden Street. File No. 6-25. Whorf Collection
View from the Whorf house looking towards Pauline St.
c.1885
View from the Whorf house looking towards Pauline St. Area shown is just at the top of the Pauline St. hill. Orient Heights hill is in the left background. Photo taken about 1885.
Looking across the water to the Metropolitan Coal Co. shed in East Boston. The Main St. bridge is on the right. In the 1800's this was known as Bennett's Bridge. The two schooners tied to the wharf brought in coal wood and hay to the shed. Photo taken about 1915. File No. 6-29. Whorf Collection
View from Cottage Hill looking towards the Highlands
c.1895
View from Cottage Hill looking towards the Highlands taken about 1895. On the right is Winthrop Beach. On the left is Crystal Cove railroad trestle and Winthrop Beach Station. File No. 6-31. Whorf Collection
Jefferson St. coming down the hill towards the Center
c.1888
Jefferson St. coming down the hill towards the Center in about 1888. The railroad tracks and platform are in the foreground. File No. 6-32. Whorf Collection
Pleasant St. looking towards Sargent St. from near the corner of Bartlett Rd. The man on the right is thought to be Isian Whorf, the father of Harry Whorf. Photo taken about 1885. File No. 6-33. Whorf Collection
Basballl game on Johnson's Field, July 4, 1908. Main St. in background. Bowdoin St. would be off to the right. Churchill's Barn in the background. File No. 6-35. Whorf Collection
Shirley St. looking north from the Winthrop Yacht Club
c.1890
Shirley St. looking north from the Winthrop Yacht Club towards the corner of Beacon St. and Tewksbury St. Photo taken about 1890. File No. 6-42. Whorf Collection
Looking east on Pleasant St. from top of a house. The street running to the right is Cottage Park Rd. Cottage Hill is in the center background. The building on the left edge of the photo is the Beacon Villa Hotel. Photo taken about 1890.
Lumber schooner off Cottage Park Road about 1900. Deer Island in left background. Long Island is off the bow of the boat. File No. 6-46. Whorf Collection
Looking down Somerset Ave. hill. Pauline St. School in the center background. Town Hall in the right background. Taken from top of Harry Whorf's House. Photo taken about 1898.
Boat sailing in the harbor off Rice's Pier heading into Crystal Cove. Point Shirley and Deer Island in the background beyond the pier. Photo taken about 1885/1890. File No. 9-52. Whorf Collection
Building the bridge at the corner of Buchanan St., Sunnyside Ave. and Pleasant St.
1888
Building the bridge at the corner of Buchanan St., Sunnyside Ave. and Pleasant St. Harry C. Whorf as the boy siting on the right. He was then 14 years old. Point Shirley and Deer Island are in the left backgound. File No. 6-53. Whorf Collection
Laying railroad tracks through the Highlands. Locust St. crosses the tracks in the middle of the photo. Beach road runs from Locust St. towards the top of the photo. Methodist Church spire in right background. Photo tken in 1888.
Laying railroad tracks between Center Station and Pleasant St.
1888
Laying railroad tracks between Center Station and Pleasant St. Pauline St. School and Baptist Church on the hill in the right background. Photo taken in 1888.
Railroad train on trestle between Winthrop and East Boston
c.1888
Railroad train on trestle between Winthrop and East Boston about 1888. Beachmont Hill in the background across the marsh. File No. 6-56. Whorf Collection
Laying tracks at the edge of the ocean at Winthrop Highlands
1888
Laying tracks at the edge of the ocean at Winthrop Highlands. Looking down from the bridge at the end of Shore Drive. Grovers Ave. is in the center background. The building in the right background is the Cliff House Hotel. Photo taken in 1888.
Cottage Hill Station near what is now the corner of Beacon St. and Shore Drive
c.1884
Tracks of the Boston, Winthrop, & Point Shirley Railroad. This is the Cottage Hill Station near what is now the corner of Beacon St. and Shore Drive. Winthrop Highlands is in the background. Photo taken about 1884.
In the foreground, the tracks of the Boston, Winthrop, & Point Shirley Railroad cross the street. Photo looks west up Beacon St. Photo taken about 1884.
Looking west up Tewksbury St. towards the harbor in 1884. The tracks of the Boston, Winthrop, & Point Shirley Railroad are in the foreground. The Congregation list church is on the right. File No. 6-64. Whorf Collection
Frost Library looking through the two reading rooms
1901
Frost Library looking through the two reading rooms from west to east. The front desk is in th left foreground (on the edge of the photo). Photo taken in December 1901.
Frost Library showing the front desk with the stacks in the background
1899
Frost Library showing the front desk with the stacks in the background, The clock on the right is still in the library and running fine in 1989. Photo taken July 1, 1899.
Frost Library view of the upper west room showing exhibition for 50th anniversary
1902
Frost Library upper west room. Photo exhibit to celebrate the 50th anninversary of the town. Exhibit was arranged by 1, William Badon, 2. S.L. Squire, & 3. W.E.R. Wells. Photo taken April 1902.
North end of Shore Drive showing the Highlands and, on the left, the bridge which carried the street over the train tracks, Photo taken about 1890. This was before the present seawall was built in 1899.
Looking down from Breeds Hil towards Orient Heights
1880/1890
Orient Heights, East Boston in the 1880-1890 era. Photo looks down from Breeds Hill. Trees and buildings obscure all the well known landmarks including the Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn Railroad.
Almont Street School taken shortly after it was built in 1888. The small building at the right provides restrooms and storage for coal and wood. The school burned down in 1920. File No. 8-8. Whorf Collection
Columbia Square about 1885 (today's Metcalf Square). Looking up Winthrop St. Tewksbury's Dry Goods Store on the Left. Sign on statute states: Presented by William Belcher - 1886. File No. 8-18. Whorf Collection
Tent in Ingleside Park for 50th anniversary celebration of town
1902
Taken July 4, 1902 at Ingleside Park. The tent was put up by the Fire Department. It was 300' x 60'. This was part of the 50th anniversary of the town celebration.
Tewksbury House at 15 Siren St., Point Shirley. This house was torn down in 1904. Photo was taken in 1900. It was said that this house was built about 1750 by the Goldwaites family who founded a dried fish plant at point Shirley in 1753. The house next door at 7 Siren St. is the Sturgis house, also built about 1750 and is still in existence (1987). The Sturgis family lived there and in 1812 operated the Saltworks. File No. 8-22. Whorf Collection
Summer home of Massachusetts Governor John Hancock on Point Shirley
Unknown
Summer home of Massachusetts Governor John Hancock on Point Shirley. Built in the 1760's, the house was known as "The Old Colonial House." File No. 9-4. Whorf Collection
Train leaving Winthrop Highlands railroad staion in deep cut. Viewed from the bridge over Grovers Ave. Photo taken about 1890. File No.. 9-9. Whorf Collection
Looking up Revere St. from the corner of Shirley St.
c.1890
Looking up Revere St. from the corner of Shirley St. Summit Ave. would be at the top of the hill on the right. Floyd's Farm is on the left. The building on the right edge of the photo is Bristol's Lumber Yard. The site of the present (1987) Bolster's Garage. Photo taken about 1890.
Winter scene. House built by Rev. H.C. Wood of the Episcopal Church (Rector 1887-1892). House is on the southwest corner of Temple & Highlands avenues. Photo take about 1894.
View of Highland Ave. from Cliff Ave. towards Temple Ave.
1890-1900
View across town showing just area and houses. Highland Ave. from Cliff Ave. towards Temple Ave. Photo taken in the 1890-1900 era. (This plate was returned to the Libary in May 1993)
Bridge construction at the end of Shore Drive. The railroad passed under the bridge. Cottage Hill and Deer Island can be seen in the background. Photo taken in 1888.
Episcopal Minister Rev. Hermon Gaylord Wood in his home
c.1890
Glass plate (3 1/4 x 4 1/4) shows the Episcopal Minister Rev. Hermon Gaylord Wood in his home at 64 Temple Ave. This was taken about 1890. (This plare was returned to the Libary in May 1993)
Glass plate (3x4) showing the boats pulled up of Somerset Beach for the winter. Photo taken about 1880. (Also on Sid Tucker's micro-film - frame #65. (This plate was returned to th Library in May 1993)
Glass plate (3 1/4 x 4 1/4) View looking north across Metcalf Square up Winthrop St.. Photo taken about 1890-1900. Also on the micro-film. (This plare was returned to the Libary in May 1993)
Glass plate (3x4) Groves shanty at the Highlands with Back Beach and Short Beach in the background. This is a new photo that we do not have anywhere else. (This plate was returned to the Library in May 1993)
Looking east from the top of the Harry Whorfs House, taken about 1885. Cottage Hill is in the left background. Point Shirley and Deer Island are to the right. Pleasant is in front of the house. The first street running off to the right is Bellevue Ave. The second on the right is Cottage Park Road.
The Griffin house at 210 Winthrop St., looking out the driveway. The home of K.C. Brown, the local druggist is facing the camera from across Winthrop St. The Griffin house on the left has been rebuilt and is now (1987) the Kirby Funeral Home. Photo taken about 1895. File No. 9-26. Whorf Collection
View from the top of the Whorf house looking north across Court Park to East Boston
1885-1890
View from the top of the Whorf house on Pleasant St. looking north across Court Park to East Boston. Pleasant St. is in the laft foeegound, Sargent St. goes off to the left just before the curve in Pleasant St. Photo taken about 1885-1890.
View from the top of Harry Whorf's house. The Pauline Street School, and Baptist and Unitarian Churches are in the background. Pauline St. runs up the hill to the left. The railroad crossing is shown. Photo taken about 1889. File No. 9-31. Whorf Collection
View from the top of Harry Whorf's house. Pleasant St. at the corner of Sargent St. which runs off to the left. Court Park is in the background. Photo taken about 1880. File No. 9-33. Whorf Collection
View looking down Winthrop St. from Columbia Square (today's Metcalf Square)
1893
View looking down Winthrop St. from Columbia Square (today's Metcalf Square) towards Wahington Ave. The store in front was later moved to Pauline St. Methodist Church is in the center background. Photo taken in 1893. File No. 9-34. Whorf Collection
Looking north from Cottage Hill to Winthrop Beach. Railroad Station, Washington Ave., and the railroad trestle can be seen in the background. Photo taken about 1890.
Looking southwest from the top of the Whorf House on Pleasant St.
c.1880
Looking southwest from the top of the Whorf House on Pleasant St. Governor's Island anad Fort Winthrop are in the background. The street on the far right is Sargent. Somerset Ave. is on the left. Photo taken about 1880.
View of railroad trestle from Cottage Hill. Thornton Station is in the background on the left edge of the photo, Washington St. runs across the background. Shirley St. is in the foreground. Photo taken about 1895.
Beacon Villa Hotel located on the present Villa Ave. The Hotel and restaurant was built in 1865. It was demolished in 1963. In 1963 it was operated by Mrs. Pratt for many years before her death in 1962. She was well-known around the town. Photo taken about 1890. File No. 9-39. Whorf Collection
Looking west from Ingall's Hill. Pleasant St. runs across the photo. The present Donovan's Beach is just beyond th street. Is the background is East Boston. Photot taken about 1885.
Glass plate (3-1/4x4-1/4) View of pier end of Cottage Park Rd. Shows Cottage Park Y.C. pier, Deer Island and harbor. We have no other photo like this. Photo probably taken 1905-1910. (This plate was returned to the library in May 1993.)
Orient Heights about 1888. Then known as Winthrop Junction. The boy in the photo is Harry C. Whorf who took most of these pictures. He was then 14 years old.
Railroad crossing at Pauline St. Woodside Ave. is just behind the unknown man. The Pauline S. School and the Baptist Church are in the background. Photo taken about 1890.
Railroad crossing at Pauline Street taken about 1888. Looking south west towards Somerset Ave. and Pleasant St. Harry Whorf's house is in the center background with two chimneys and a cupola. Known people in photo: Wm. H. Wentworth just to the right of the railroad sign post, foreground behind Mr. Wentworth are two men-left: Nat Fowler, right: Mr. Underhill, both of Winthrop Beach; the man carrying the papers is Osairas Bartlett, father of Harold C. Bartlett. Photo taken about 1888. File No. 9-52. Whorf Collection
Glass plate (3-1/4c4-1/4) Indian graves at Winthrop Center Station. Probably taken in 1887-1888. Possible by Harry Whorf. This is a photo. (Plate was returned to the library in May 1993.)
Convict ship "Success" tied up at North Station area
c.1915
Convict ship "Success" tied up at North Station area near new Charles River Locks. An old square rigger sailing ship tied up somewhere in Boston Harbor. Photo taken about 1915.
Floating life saving station pulled into winter quarters
c.1920
This is the floating life saving station pulled into winter quarters. In the summer season the craft was anchored in Dorchester Bay and operated by the U.S. Coast Guard. Photo taken about 1920.
This is believed to be a photo of Morril Frost. This library is named after him. A brother of Leonard P. Frost the High School Principal. Photo taken about 1890.
View from railroad trestle at Thornton Station looking at the rear of the houses on Washington Ave. Photo taken about 1920. File No. 20-17. Whorf Collection
Item from local newspaper about an old Winthrop relic, Indian Rock
Unknown
Item from local newspaper about an old Winthrop relic, Indian Rock, reportedly used by Native Americans to grind maize. The rock was moved from the estate of George Turnbull to the corner of Pauline St. and Pleasant St. Then moved again in about 1860 for the construction of a medical building at the location. Where it went is not known. File No. 20-19. Whorf Collection
This group is thought to be the family of Mr. W.E. Wells. A WInthrop photographer who had a studio in the Wadsworth Block on Winthrop St. in the 1895-1905 era. Location of photo is not known. Photo probably taken about 1910-1915.
This is Morril Frost, a brother of Leonard P. Frost who was a principal of the High School. When Morril Frost died in the 1890s, his widow, Eliza, donated $10,000 to the town to help fund a new library and name it after her husband. The cost was $25,000 in 1899.
Storm damage on Shore Drive. Looking south to Cottage Hill and th Water Tower. The sea wall was built in 1899. The water tower in the background was built in 1910. Photo taken about 1912.
Photo taken from the bridge at the end of Shore Drive at the Highlands end of Shore Drive. Looking down at Railroad Tracks. At that time the point of land in the background was Fort Heath. Photo taken about 1910
